All reviews and ratings are related to my own experiences and preferences including specific age-related comments and may not reflect the reality for anyone else.

My choices and commentary is not only guided by personal preference but by the wisdom of sex toy reviewers and bloggers; quality retailers (many of whom have a resident “sexpert” on the team), as well as manufacturers concerned with creating “body positive toys”. All these people have far more experience and awareness of the industry than I do.

In particular I appreciate the blogging work of Hey Epiphora whose no–nonsense post on toy safety led to the disposal of the only toy in my collection which was definitely of a dubious nature. I’ve also found the comprehensive guides to silicone dildo’s by Felicity at Phallophile very useful.

As a recent and enthusiastic convert to the joys of glass toys I find sympathetic and sensible reviews by an introvert named Natalie or “Nat”, on this subject interesting. Unfortunately the information is a little hard to find – despite her blogs title Cooler than a glass dildo, you have to look under the glass tag to find a bunch of reviews on the same, as well as little snippets on temperature play.

I’ve begun to keep a Pinterest board entitled Glass – Fill Me Up! which has quite a few pretty blue toys which fit my colour obsession (although I am willing to be swayed by some other gorgeous choices as well)…